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Under social pressure, young clownfish lose their stripes faster, study finds

NPR | By Ari Daniel

Published February 24, 2026 at 5:05 PM EST

Tomato clownfish appear to adjust the stripes on their bodies in response to social pressures, a new study finds.

Ari Daniel

Ari Daniel is a reporter for NPR's Science desk where he covers global health and development.